Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
deterrence | Yes | No | No | No |
deter | No | No | Yes | No |
deterrence (noun) | deter (noun) |
---|---|
the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety | |
a communication that makes you afraid to try something | |
a negative motivational influence |
deterrence (verb) | deter (verb) |
---|---|
turn away from by persuasion | |
try to prevent; show opposition to |